Uterine and Pelvic Muscles

Question 1

Name the 3 muscle layers of the female reproductive system

Answer 1

Perimetrium (outer)
Myometrium (middle)
Endometrium (inner)

Question 2

Uterine Muscles

Explain: Perimetrium

Answer 2

outer layer

• loosely fit sheath over uterus
• allows for unrestricted growth
• hold uterus in place

Question 3

Uterine Muscles

Explain: Myometrium

Answer 3

middle layer
- composed of smooth muscle
- has 3 muscle layers:
Inner- circular fibres
Middle- figure 8 fibres
Outer- longitudal fibres

Question 4

Uterine Muscles

Explain: Endometrium

Answer 4

inner layer

• mucous lining of the uterine cavity
• tissue where implantation takes place

Question 5

Name the Muscles of the Pelvic Floor

Answer 5

• Ischiocavernosus
• Bulbocavernosus
• Transverse perineum
• Levator Ani: pubococcygeus, iliococcygeous, ischiococcygeus (deep PFM)
• gluteous maximus